Julia Gerry – Page 6 – Cartwheels Craft Centre

23 August, 2014

Patchwork Boxes with Pauline Millar

Pauline Millar recently ran a workshop here at Cartwheels making Patchwork Boxes. With lots of hand sewing, at a very quick pace we all produced some lovely results.

Some with hinged lids, some with beads on the lids, all lined, can be made in any shape or size, the possibilities are endless.

13 July, 2014

Liskeard Agricultural Show 2014

We had a great day at the 111th Annual Liskeard Agricultural Show yesterday despite it being a little damp. Cartwheels Craft Centre had a stand in the Shopping and Craft Marquee where I was supported by Yvette Wiltshire who teaches the art workshops and courses here and also Sue Rowe who teaches sewing, patchwork and quilting here.

We had lots of interest in the craft centre stand with several workshops being booked, many leaflets being handed out, lots of names registering for our monthly newsletter and also many purchases made. All in all a successful day.

This was topped off by Cartwheels Craft Centre receiving 3rd place for the presentation of the stand, a lovely end to a great day.

On a personal note, I was also pleased with my entries into the domestic handicraft classes. I received a 3rd place for my ‘Country Chicken’ and a highly commended for my wall hanging. My eldest son who is 4 also received a highly commended for his drawing of his favourite toy, ‘Rosie’ the train. Well done Oliver!

2 July, 2014

Wendy – following the 2 day Willow Shopping Basket workshop

“I really enjoyed this workshop and the end product is just lovely”

1 July, 2014

Willow Shopping Baskets with Bridget King

We have just completed our first weekend workshop over two days where we made large Willow Shopping Baskets with Bridget King. The blood, sweat and blisters were all worth it with such a sense of achievement. Six fantastic baskets and six very happy ladies!

1 July, 2014

Further Drawing Skills with Yvette Wiltshire

Due to popular demand we recently ran a ‘Further Drawing Skills’ workshop with local artist Yvette Wiltshire. The weather was glorious so we decided to take advantage of our tranquil location and run the workshop outside. The subject for the day was a ‘Cartwheel’ giving the learners the opportunity to practise proportions, perspective and angles.

We are hoping to run another drawing workshop soon.

18 June, 201419 June, 2014

Summer Craft Fair 2014

To celebrate our first year of trading here at Cartwheels Craft Centre we held a summer craft fair. The weather was hot and sunny all day and many people came to browse and purchase quality art and craft products from our very talented stall holders. Visitors also endulged in tea and cake on the lawn soaking up the sun and the atmosphere while listening to music being played by some members of the Liskeard based concert wind band the ‘Westernairs’. Here are some pictures from the day:-

The stall holders who attended the event were ‘The Felted Sheep’, ‘Cornish Pebbles’, ‘Sara Rose Textiles’, ‘Clareabelle Crafts’, ‘Loveny Willow’, ‘Rupals Fused Glass’, ‘Linseed and Lavender’, ‘Taylormade Crafts’, ‘Patchwork Dreamer’, ‘Candle Works’, ‘Lily Burl’, ‘Dragonfly Crafts’ and ‘Art with Yvette’.